[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 54555]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21788]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
August 29, 2012.
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments
regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8681.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Title: Renewable Energy System Feasibility Study Grant Assistance
under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
OMB Control Number: 0570-0061.
Summary of Collection: This grant program, authorized under the
2008 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 110-246, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of
2008), makes grants to eligible entities to conduct feasibility studies
for renewable energy development systems that are eligible for
financial assistance under the REAP. Agricultural producers and rural
small businesses would be required to pay at least 75 percent of the
cost of the feasibility study.
Need and Use of the Information: The agency will collect the
information from applicants using a variety of forms and an application
package that includes specific information about the applicant and the
proposed feasibility study (e.g., the renewable energy project for
which the study will be conducted; matching funds), statements of
intent to seek REAP funds for the renewable energy system, and the
experience of the entity that will be conducting the feasibility study.
The Agency will use this information to determine applicant and project
eligibility to ensure that funds are used for authorized purposes and
to help ensure that an acceptable feasibility study is conducted under
the grant.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 354.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually and on occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 4,811.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-21788 Filed 9-4-12; 8:45 am]
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